Three Things to Do When Your Dream is Deferred

There are many reasons people fail to reach their potential. The sacrifices, risk-taking, and the demands our dreams make for personal growth find many aborting their desires, and settling for less.

However, one of the most difficult aspects of attaining a goal is WAITING. Oftentimes, the realization of our purpose takes more time, money and effort than we ever dreamed. This can become an obstacle if we're not handling this reality carefully.

Here are three ways to handle a deferred dream:

1. Keep Your Eyes on the Big Picture

It is quite easy to get bogged down in the day- to- day struggles of making your dream happen. We have to pay vendors, do things we'd prefer not to do, and sacrifice to give birth to
our ambitions. Over time, the temptation is give up looms just when the realization of our dreams might be around the corner. Remember WHY you're pursuing your purpose. The realization helps fuel your motivation and keep you focused on your goals.

2. Releasing Control

One of the hardest things I'm learning is to let go---release control of the time frame surrounding my goals.

At the start of my speaking business, I pushed hard to get it going. I spent tons of money on speaking and business associations, and I MAXED out my credit cards, trying to create a momentum to my dream.

However, I learned the hard way that I needed to take a more balanced approach to growing my business. It needed to grow at it's pace, not mine. I needed to learn patience. Once I changed my attitude, I was free to listen to the hunches that led to successful speaking accounts and book sales. Learn patience, and grow your business.

3. Stay Around Like-Minded People

When I was giving natural birth to my son, at times the pain was unbearable. My naive husband
fumbled and said silly things that I reacted to. (I remember angrily digging my nails in his back at one point)

However, my nurse mid-wife, who had delivered hundreds of babies, knew how to rub my back and whisper encouraging words in my ear, preparing me for the next exhaustive push.

Likewise, whatever goal you're pursuing requires that you surround yourself with people who can nurture and encourage your efforts and give you gentle feedback.

Because following your passion involves some pain, struggle and frustration, you need a "birthing coach" to help you through the the rough passages. Finding the right association can help you re-ignite your determination so you can continue to reach your goal.

When your dreams are delayed, remember to keep your eyes on the big picture, release control of how the dream will be realized and stay around like-minded people. These keys will breathe life into your efforts.

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Three Things to Do When Your Dream is Deferred